6 MIMake time for sleep
- Adults usually need seven to nine hours; needs vary.
- Protect a regular sleep opportunity around duties and training.
6 MI · TRAINING
6 MI Sleep & Recovery
Rest / Recover / Perform
6 MI · REST AND RECOVERY
6 MI Sleep & Recovery
Protect your recovery
Sleep allows the body and mind to recover. Caffeine and extra effort do not replace it.
Before and after disrupted sleep
- When possible, allow extra sleep opportunities before a brief period of disruption and protect recovery sleep afterwards.
- This is a short-term measure, not a substitute for regular sleep during prolonged duties or deployment.
Recognise your pattern
- Night work and irregular duties can disrupt the normal sleep–wake cycle.
- Plan rest opportunities with your chain of command when duties reduce sleep.
Source and further guidance
Original Army Health Promotion leaflet · AC64688 · March 2021 · 2 pages
Army Health Promotion · AC64688 · March 2021. Adult sleep duration and caffeine timing follow NHS sleep guidance.
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